cocoon

Meanings

• noun

  A protective covering formed around an insect in its pupal stage, in which it transforms into an adult.

• verb

  To enclose or cover (someone or something) in a protective or enclosing layer.

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Pronunciation

1. /kəˈkuːn/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cocoon
boon , moon , spoon

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Variants

List of all variants of cocoon that leads to same result
cocoon , cocoons , cocooned , cocooning

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Etymology

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From Old French cocoigne, from cocque 'seashell'.

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Trivia

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1. A cocoon can be made from various materials, including silk, wool, and even plastic.

2. The longest recorded cocoon was made by a silkworm in Japan, measuring over 1,100 feet long.

3. The process of forming a cocoon is called metamorphosis, and it is a crucial part of an insect's life cycle.

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Related Concepts

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1. pupa: The stage in an insect's life cycle between the larva and the adult, during which the insect is enclosed in a protective covering.

2. chrysalis: Another term for the protective covering of an insect in its pupal stage.

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Culture

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In literature, the cocoon is often used as a metaphor for transformation and protection. In art, it is a common motif in nature-inspired works.

How to Memorize "cocoon"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a butterfly emerging from a cocoon. Imagine the layers of the cocoon peeling away to reveal the wings of the butterfly.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cocoon' with the idea of protection and transformation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'CAT' to remember the definition of cocoon: C for covering, A for enclosing, and T for transforming.

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